Pardison Fontaine is an American rapper and songwriter, best known for his hit single “Backin It Up,” featuring Cardi B. His career began as a ghostwriter for some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including Kanye West and Jay-Z. He has since gone on to become a successful solo artist, with his debut mixtape, Not Supposed to Be Here, reaching number one on the U.S. iTunes hip-hop chart.
Early Life
Pardison Fontaine was born Jordan Kyle Lanier Thorpe on August 18, 1989, in Newburgh, New York. He was raised in a musical family, with his father, a hip-hop producer, and his mother, a singer and songwriter. His parents encouraged him to pursue music from a young age, and he began writing his own lyrics at the age of 11. He attended the Newburgh Free Academy, where he was active in the school’s theater program.
Music Career
Fontaine began his music career in 2008, when he was 19, by ghostwriting for some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including Kanye West and Jay-Z. In 2016, he released his debut mixtape, Not Supposed to Be Here, which reached number one on the U.S. iTunes hip-hop chart. The mixtape featured guest appearances from Cardi B, Pusha T, and Fabolous.
Fontaine’s breakthrough came in 2017, when he released the single “Backin It Up,” featuring Cardi B. The single peaked at number 44 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. He followed up with the single “Don’t Know Me,” featuring Chris Brown, which peaked at number 28 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Personal Life
Fontaine is currently single and lives in Los Angeles. He is an avid basketball fan and often plays pickup games with friends. He is also a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers, and has attended several Lakers games.
Pardison Fontaine is a rising star in the world of hip-hop. His career started as a ghostwriter for some of the biggest names in the industry, and his debut mixtape, Not Supposed to Be Here, reached number one on the U.S. iTunes hip-hop chart. He has since gone on to become a successful solo artist, with the hit single “Backin It Up,” featuring Cardi B, propelling him to mainstream success.
